The Patient Is Scheduled for a Dressing Change

The patient is scheduled for a dressing change.When removing the adhesive tape used to secure the dressing,the nurse should lift the edge and hold the tape in which manner?

A) At a 45-degree angle to the skin surface while pulling away from the dressing
B) At a right angle to the skin surface while pulling toward the dressing
C) At a right angle to the skin surface while pulling away from the dressing
D) Parallel to the skin surface while pulling toward the dressing